Med Surg Nursing Assistant

Prime Healthcare • Gadsden, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical-Surgical Nursing Assistant, also referred to as a Med-Surg Tele Nursing Assistant, provides basic patient care, monitors vital signs, supports mobility, and helps ensure patient safety for adults recovering from surgeries or illnesses while on heart monitors. The role includes observing patients, reporting changes to nursing staff, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment that promotes recovery. This is a per diem position on an as-needed basis, with a night shift in the Medical Surgical Acute Unit 5 at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, Alabama.

Requirements

• Obtain and maintain current BLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Possess knowledge of medical terminology.
• Obtain and maintain a current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate, either currently or within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate.
• At least six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office.

Responsibilities

• Help patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Take and record blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation.
• Assist patients with getting in and out of bed, walking, and using assistive devices.
• Ensure telemetry monitors and EKG leads are properly connected and functioning; alert registered nurses when alarms sound.
• Observe patients for physical changes, such as shortness of breath, chest pain, or altered mental status, and promptly notify nursing staff.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical insurance benefit plan.
• 401K.
• Sign-on bonus of $1,500 for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply, with details discussed during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed